Your Nest Near The Beach

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A spacious living area with a black staircase, a white sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a white countertop and a window.
A living room with a white coffee table, two sofas, and a grey ottoman.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, a window, and a small porch area.
A dining area with a round table, white chairs, and a floor lamp.
A nautical-themed interior with a staircase, a dining area, and a living room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Rocky Neck State Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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East Lyme, CT
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Neck State Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Giants Neck Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Nest Near The Beach

Welcome to A Shore Thing, a retro modern beach cottage. This bright and cheerful escape is perfectly located for exploring the shoreline. Whether you are visiting in the summer for sun, surf and sand or in the quieter off-season, you will find the shoreline is packed with an incredible array of inviting destinations.

The cottage is just 3/4 of a mile from the beautiful private sandy beach.

A Shore Thing is located in the lovely Giants Neck Heights beach association.
The cottage is a 3/4 mile walk to the beautiful sandy beach. Easy access beach parking is also available.

Pet Policy: We welcome 12 small, low or non-shedding dog. We strictly adhere to this policy so please note the breed and size of your furry friend when booking.

830 Sq Ft | Free Wifi

The cottage includes:
* Avocado Organic Mattress
* Down Alternative Comforter
* Coop non-toxic pillows
* Organic Turkish Cotton Towels
* Oeko Tex Certified 100% Cotton Bed Linens
* Gooseneck Electric Tea Kettle
* Keurig Single Cup & Drip Coffee Maker
* Local Ashlawn Farms Coffee
* Numi Organic Tea
* Puracy Natural Plant Based Hand Soap
* Puracy Natural Plant Based Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
* Tivoli Bluetooth Audio/Radio
* Hulu and Hulu Live TV, Netflix
* Beach Supplies - 4 Chairs, Beach Towels, Umbrella, Cooler

This charming, well stocked, cottage offers easy access to beaches and the quaint Niantic Boardwalk with lots of great restaurants, shopping, ice cream shops and more. You will enjoy close proximity to explore popular spots including Mystic, Essex Village, Old Saybrook, Museums, Wineries, Breweries, Art Galleries, Casinos and Shopping Outlets to name a few.

Giants Neck Heights Private beach: 3/4 mile
Niantic Village: 3 miles
Essex: 12 miles
Block Island Ferry: 12 miles
Chester: 17 miles
Mystic: 20 miles
Thimble Islands: 31 miles
Mohegan Sun Casino: 18 miles
Westbrook Outlets: 11 miles

You can enter Rocky Neck State Park from the same entryway as Giants Neck Heights private beach. Rocky Neck offers 7 miles of walking trails where you will find coastal woodlands and salt marshes.

INDOOR LIVING:

Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed in loft area master bedroom. Sleeping options for additional guests: Pull out sofa bed. Note: main bedroom is upstairs and bathroom is on the first floor.

Living Room & Kitchen: Spacious, remodeled living room with cathedral ceiling and skylight which opens to a bright and sunny kitchen and updated bathroom with double sinks and washer/dryer combination. The kitchen is well equipped with stainless steel appliances, pots and pans, coffee maker, microwave, dishware and flatware.

Downstairs has a ductless system for heating and cooling, upstairs has a window AC unit.

OUTDOOR LIVING:
Hang out and relax on the sunny front deck. Gather around the fire pit or gather for a drink at the Tiki Bar in the back yard. The backyard also has an outdoor shower, table, umbrella and 2 chairs, a hammock and grill. The beach community offers a community playground with basketball and tennis court, playscape and bocce lanes. This is a great area to kayak & enjoy walks along the coastline.  There is also a boat launch. It is shallow at low tide, and skiffs will need to return by about mid-tide. Kayaks can get in at any low tide except around king tides. For anytime boat access there is 4 Mile River Boat Launch which is 3.3 miles away, or Niantic Bay Boat Launch which is 5.1 miles away.

GENERAL:
The cottage has a washer/dryer combination for use during your stay. Parking pass which allows parking at the beach parking lot and access to the beach turnaround to drop beach equipment off are included.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pill out sofa bed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Low or non-shedding dogs are welcome! Fee is $150.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests with no VRBO history or verified identify must provide full name, DOB, physical address, phone number and valid government ID to the host.
Prohibited on all Association beaches and rights of way at all times: alcoholic beverages, glass containers, amplified noise, smoking.
There is no parking on any Association roads. Bathing, sleeping or gathering on the beaches is not allowed between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1986343vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Niantic

Located in Niantic, this holiday home is near the beach. Florence Griswold Museum and Eugene O'Neill Theater Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Harkness Memorial State Park and Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park Trail. Ocean Beach Park and The Book Barn are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, sailing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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East Lyme, CT

What's nearby

  • Rocky Neck State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rocky Neck State Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Giants Neck Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mohegan Sun Casino - 25 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino - 38 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 15 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fat Tuna - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffee’s Country Market & Catering - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smokey O'Gradys BBQ & Pub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Nest Near The Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Your Nest Near The Beach?

As of 23 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your Nest Near The Beach on 1 Dec, 2026 start from S$626, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Your Nest Near The Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Nest Near The Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Nest Near The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Nest Near The Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Rocky Neck State Park and Rocky Neck State Beach. Giants Neck Beach and McCook Point Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sandy & Ian Clifford

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We are a married couple that works together to manage our two rental properties in the lovely town of Niantic. We moved to the CT Shoreline 6 years ago and absolutely love it here! We enjoy sharing our love of the CT shore with others that choose to stay at our cottage. We truly enjoy the hosting experience and are passionate about ensuring our properties are welcoming, comfortable and fun - a home away from home to relax and enjoy life.

Why they chose this property

We loved the uniqueness of this property - you don't find a lot of chalet style homes on the shore. This home is bright and cheerful and offers a very peaceful and relaxing vibe. What we love the most about this home is the private beach - it's just a short walk away and is lovely!

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